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As career professionals, we can use the concept of reframing to help our clients think more strategically about work. Reframing is an NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) technique that involves thinking about things differently to assign them a new meaning or perspective that can free us from negative thoughts. I recently stumbled upon a sign in front of a local storage company that read: “Working isn’t hard, but thinking about it is.” It made sense. How many times do people think about work in a way that does not serve their best…
Confidence is a strange thing. Many of our clients consistently excel in their professional and personal lives. They are certain they are capable of completing pretty much anything they set out to do. But why, for example, when it comes time to rewrite their résumé or prepare for an interview, are they suddenly unsure of their abilities and qualities? How can we help our clients gain the confidence they need in all aspects of their work and life? Drawing on my own experience, I’d like to offer my tips for…
As career professionals, we strive to equip our clients with the knowledge, tools, strategies, and tactics necessary to survive and thrive in the world of work. Just imagine if our clients were able to access a unique, secure repository of work-related tools whenever they needed to — a “career treasure chest” that would be full of resources to help with their career development and growth. Whether employed or unemployed, this treasure chest would remind them of their goals, reflect their values and moral compass, and serve as a valuable source of…
No one has a crystal ball to predict what the world of work will look like in the future. Labour market trends and developments keep evolving and external events continue to influence the world we live in — from globalization to the unpredictable economy, global health concerns, new technologies, and emerging and growing industries. Yet, we each have our own vision of what the changing world of work means and what it brings to our lives. As I’ve conducted my own introspective reflections over the last two years, I’ve come up…
“The Great Resignation” — also known as “The Big Quit” — has become a well-known phrase over the last year. After working from home for months and having time for self-reflection, many employees are choosing to quit due to a desire to realign their values, goals, needs, and purpose with their careers. At the same time, many hard-hit entrepreneurs and self-employed workers are choosing to change course and secure formal employment. In reality, the highly-publicized trend in resignations is just part of the story. Perhaps the new landscape of the labour market…
In my last post, How to Chart a Successful Career Change, I underlined how making career decisions can represent a complex journey for some individuals. Every day, career professionals witness how professional reflection, reassessment, and “questionings” can trigger a wide range of feelings and states in their clients. Some of the emotions and reactions we witness include hope, excitement, confusion, fear, anxiety, hopelessness, and despair. Not every client who “enters our office door” presents a clear reason for seeking consultation and a readiness to work toward change. The reason is that between…